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Letina Variable Capacity Tanks
Letina Closed Top Tanks

Instructions for Assembly of Floating Lid of Variable Capacity Tank

Info regarding Stainless Steel Thickness: Gauge vs mm.
General info regarding stainless steel finish.

Letina installation at Moet & Chandon, France

LETINA tanks are the BEST QUALITY tanks available.

We have been selling Letina tanks since 2006. They are quite simply the highest quality wine tanks.

Letina tanks have many superior quality features

Higher quality lifting arms with 2 brackets (not one) welded to tank for smooth operation.
Higher quality finish of welds—polished and treated—not porous.
Tank ports are Swaged to increase strength (as opposed to simply butt-welding ferrules to flat punched hole)
Seamless manway welds
Reinforcing Ring on racking port
2R finish, 304 stainless. [2R aka BA-bright annealed]

In addition, St. Patrick's provides Letina tanks with additional quality features

Large cooling jackets---horizontally positioned
Better quality Vent-211
Extra thermowell for sensor (tanks with cooling jackets)
Complete Pump-Over with spinning sprinkler on Red/White Closed Top fermenters
Complete set of valves----(Compare to suppliers in which valves are optional or only one of two valves is provided.)

Go here for Replacement Parts
and other accessories including

Inflatable Gaskets
Tank Vents
N₂ system
Low Pressure Regulators
Cooling Plates
Rotating Racking Arms
Sample Taps
Spray Balls
Thermometers/Thermowells
Carbonation/Aeration Stones

Vent-211 is standard on our Letina tanks. The vent attaches to a 2" diameter pipe (~4" long). This pipe reduces the problem of wine coming through the vent. Vent-211 is better quality vent than the white plastic vents that are common to most tanks.

Swaged Port and Reinforcing Ring.

Swaging means punching a hole, then pushing out the tank wall. This makes a stronger connection. All ports are swaged.

Reinforcing Ring is actually on the inside of the tank but its outline can be seen in the photo. It is 3.5" diameter x 1/4" thick. This greatly strengthens the racking valve connection.

Sprinkler of pump-over system. Pump-over is standard on all closed top Red fermenters (VIK tanks). Note this sprinkler cannot be plugged.

LETINA (Inclined) Sloped-Bottom Tanks with Cooling Jackets—Variable Capacity

These are flat bottom tanks that are sloped from back to front (5%) to make cleanout easier.
The most versatile style of tank suitable for red and white, fermentation and storage.

All welds are polished and treated (not porous) for sanitary food use.
Tank wall is SWAGED before welding on ferrules. This provides a smooth curvature for strength and sanitary finish. [as opposed to butt-welding a ferrule to a simple flat punched hole]
Reinforcing Ring is welded to tank for upper valve. This greatly increases strength---allows mounting of thru-valve mixers.
Superior quality Vent-211 on all tanks.
Superior quality lifting arms mounted to tank with two brackets for stable operation. There are hooks welded to tank wall to neatly wrap rope.
Large Cooling Jackets: Maximum inlet pressure is 35 psi. Typical flow rate is 3-6 GPM. [inlet at bottom of jacket]
304 Stainless Steel. 2R (aka BA—bright annealed, aka mirror) finish on inside. Marble Finish on outside.
TriClamp Butterfly valves
Sample tap on all tanks
Welded 304 stainless steel legs
Complete with floating lid, inflatable gasket, air pump, Vent-211
Instructions for Assembly of Floating Lid of Variable Capacity Tank

photo of SB8500-C with rectangular manway

6000 and 8500 Liter also have level gauge.

COOLING JACKETS

click for Drawing

Capacity

Price

Number of Jackets

Orientation

Total Area
(square meters)

Bottom
Valve

Racking Valve
with Reinforcing Ring

Manway

Lifting Arm

Vent

Ladder Support

Sample Tap

Thermometer
in Thermowell

Thermowell
for sensor

Wall thickness
Bottom thickness

Replacement Inflatable Gasket

SB600-C

600 liters
160 gallons

$2095

in stock

20" Horizontal

1.2

1.5" Butterfly

—

211

—

Yes

1.5 mm
2 mm

D80

SB1000-C

1000 liters
265 gallons

$2995 sold out for 2010

20" Horizontal

1.4

1.5" Butterfly

12" round

Yes

211

—

Yes

1.5 mm
2 mm

D95

SB1900-C

1900 Liters
504 gallons

$4495

in stock

30" Horizontal

2.5

2.5" Butterfly

2" Butterfly

16" round

Yes

211

Yes

1.5 mm
2 mm

D110

SB3950-C

3950 Liters
1047 gallons

$6995

in stock

30" Horizontal

3.7

2.5" Butterfly

2" Butterfly

Rectangular
17" x 22"

Yes

211

Yes

1.5 mm
2 mm

D160

SB6000-C

6000 Liters
1590 gallons

$9495

in stock

each 30" Horizontal

5.6

3" Butterfly

2" Butterfly

Rectangular
17" x 22"

Yes with winch

211

Yes

Yes,
also level gauge

1.5 mm
2.5 mm

D175

SB8500-C

8500 Liters
2250 gallons

$10,795

in stock

each 30" Horizontal

3" Butterfly

2" Butterfly

Rectangular (17" x 22") and Oval (14"x18")

Yes with winch

211

Yes

Yes,
also level gauge

1.5 mm
2.5 mm

D190

LETINA Conical Bottom Tanks—Variable Capacity All welds are polished and treated (not porous) for sanitary food use. Tank wall is SWAGED before welding on ferrules. This provides a smooth curvature for strength and curved sanitary finish. [as opposed to a welding ferrule to a simple flat punched hole] Reinforcing Ring is welded to tank for upper valve. This greatly increases strength---allows mounting of thru-valve mixers. Superior quality Vent-211 on all tanks. Superior quality lifting arms mounted to tank with two brackets for stable operation. There are hooks welded to tank wall to neatly wrap rope. 304 Stainless Steel. 2R (aka BA—bright annealed, aka mirror) finish on inside. Marble Finish on outside. TriClamp Butterfly valves Sample tap on all tanks Conical Dish bottom Welded 304 stainless steel legs Thick reinforced rim Complete with floating lid, inflatable gasket, air pump, Vent-211 Instructions for Assembly of Floating Lid of Variable Capacity Tank
Model	Capacity	Price	Bottom Valve	Racking Valve with Reinforcing Ring	Sample tap	Lifting Arm	Vent	Wall thickness Bottom thickness	Replacement Inflatable Gasket
TD300	300 Liters 80 gallons	$895 in stock	1.5" Butterfly	1.5" Butterfly	yes	—	211	1.5 mm 1.5 mm	D60
TD600	600 Liters 160 gallons	$1295 in stock	1.5" Butterfly	1.5" Butterfly	yes	—	211	1.5 mm 1.5 mm	D80
TD1000	1000 Liters 265 gallons	$1795 in stock	1.5" Butterfly	1.5" Butterfly	yes	Yes	211	1.5 mm 1.5 mm	D95

Tanks on Wheels—Variable Capacity 4 wheels are welded to Flat bottom All welds are polished and treated (not porous) for sanitary food use. Tank wall is SWAGED before welding on ferrules. This provides a smooth curvature for strength and curved sanitary finish. [as opposed to a welding ferrule to a simple flat punched hole] Reinforcing Ring is welded to tank for upper valve. This greatly increases strength---allows mounting of thru-valve mixers. Superior quality Vent-211 on all tanks. 304 Stainless Steel. 2R (aka BA—bright annealed, aka mirror) finish on inside. Marble Finish on outside. TriClamp Butterfly valves Sample tap on all tanks Complete with floating lid, inflatable gasket, air pump, Vent-211 mfg by LA INOX (features are the same as our Letina tanks--for example, Vent-211 and reinforcing ring on racking valve) Instructions for Assembly of Floating Lid of Variable Capacity Tank
Model	Capacity	Price	Wheels	Bottom Valve	Racking Valve with Reinforcing Ring	Sample tap	Vent	Wall thickness Bottom thickness	Replacement Inflatable Gasket
W300	300 Liters 80 gallons	$925 in stock	4	1.5" Butterfly	-	yes	211	1 mm 1 mm	D60
W600	600 Liters 160 gallons	$1295 sold out for 2010	4	1.5" Butterfly	1.5" Butterfly	yes	211	1 mm 1 mm	D80

LETINA Fork-Liftable Tank—Variable Capacity with Cooling Jacket

All welds are polished and treated (not porous) for sanitary food use.
Tank wall is SWAGED before welding on ferrules. This provides a smooth curvature for strength and curved sanitary finish. [as opposed to a welding ferrule to a simple flat punched hole]
Reinforcing Ring is welded to tank for upper valve. This greatly increases strength---allows mounting of thru-valve mixers.
Superior quality Vent-211 on all tanks.
Superior quality lifting arms mounted to tank with two brackets for stable operation. There are hooks welded to tank wall to neatly wrap rope.
304 Stainless Steel. 2R (aka BA—bright annealed, aka mirror) finish on inside. Marble Finish on outside.
Large Cooling Jackets: Maximum inlet pressure is 35 psi. Typical flow rate is 3-6 GPM. [inlet at bottom of jacket]
TriClamp Butterfly valves
Sample tap on all tanks
Conical Dish bottom
Thick Reinforced bottom and support---tank can lifted by forklift when full. Fork width maximum is 23".
Thick reinforced rim
Complete with floating lid, inflatable gasket, air pump, Vent-211
Instructions for Assembly of Floating Lid of Variable Capacity Tank

Model

Capacity

Price

Cooling Jacket

Total Area
square meters

Bottom Valve

Racking Valve
with Reinforcing Ring

Sample tap

Lifting Arm

Vent

Thermowell
for sensor

Thermometer
in Thermowell

Wall thickness
Bottom thickness

Replacement Inflatable Gasket

FK1100-C

1100 Liters
291 gallons

$2795 in stock

20" Horizontal

1.4

1.5" Butterfly

Yes

211

Yes

1.5 mm
1.5 mm

D95

FK2000-C

2000 Liters
530 gallons

$3795
in stock

24" Horizontal

2.0

1.5" Butterfly

Yes

211

Yes

1.5 mm
2 mm

D110

LETINA Flat Bottom Tanks—Variable Capacity

All welds are polished and treated (not porous) for sanitary food use.
Tank wall is SWAGED before welding on ferrules. This provides a smooth curvature for strength and curved sanitary finish. [as opposed to a welding ferrule to a simple flat punched hole]
Reinforcing Ring is welded to tank for upper valve. This greatly increases strength---allows mounting of thru-valve mixers.
Superior quality Vent-211 on all tanks.
Superior quality lifting arms mounted to tank with two brackets for stable operation. There are hooks welded to tank wall to neatly wrap rope.
304 Stainless Steel. 2R (aka BA—bright annealed, aka mirror) finish on inside. Marble Finish on outside.
TriClamp Butterfly valves
Sample tap on all tanks
Complete with floating lid, inflatable gasket, air pump, Vent-211
Instructions for Assembly of Floating Lid of Variable Capacity Tank

VC100 and VC150 can be shipped via UPS.
VC200 and larger must be shipped by common carrier.

VC2000

click for Drawing

Capacity

Price

Optional Stand

Bottom Valve

Racking Valve
with Reinforcing Ring

Manway size

Sample tap

Lifting Arm

Vent

Ladder Support

Wall thickness
Bottom thickness

Replacement Inflatable Gasket

VC100

100 Liters
26 gallons

$440

in stock

S-420 $60

1.5" Butterfly

—

Yes

—

211

—

1 mm
1 mm

D40

VC200

200 Liters
53 gallons

$525

in stock

S-510 $65

1.5" Butterfly

—

Yes

—

211

—

1 mm
1 mm

D50

VC300

300 Liters
80 gallons

$625

in stock

S-637 $75

1.5" Butterfly

—

Yes

—

211

—

1 mm
1 mm

D60

VC600

600 Liters
160 gallons

$925 sold out for 2010. Go here for VC600-E

S-800 $100

1.5" Butterfly

—

Yes

—

211

—

1 mm
1.25 mm

D80

VC1000

1000 Liters
265 gallons

$1595

in stock

S-956 $195

1.5" Butterfly

---

Yes

211

—

1.25 mm
1.5 mm

D95

VC1000 w/ Manway

1000 Liters
265 gallons

$1795

in stock

S-956 $195

1.5" Butterfly

12" round

Yes

211

—

1.25 mm
1.5 mm

D95

VC1500 w/Manway

1500 Liters
400 gallons

$2295 sold out for 2010

S-1115 $235

2" Butterfly

16" round

Yes

211

—

1.25 mm
2 mm

D110

VC2000 w/Manway

2000 Liters
530 gallons

$2795

in stock

S-1115 $235

2" Butterfly

16" round

Yes

211

Yes

1.5 mm
2 mm

D110

Stands for Flat Bottom Tanks 304 stainless, 16" height To determine stand size. Measure diameter of tank in inches. Multiply by 25.4 This is diameter in mm
Stand	For Tank Diameter	Price
S-420	420 mm	$60 in stock
S-510	510 mm	$65 in stock
S-637	637 mm	$75 in stock
S-800	800 mm	$100 in stock
S-956	956 mm	$195 in stock
S-1115	1115 mm	$235 in stock
S-1400	1400 mm	$290 in stock
S-1600	1600 mm	$575 in stock

LETINA Closed Top Tanks with Cooling Jackets--Sloped Bottom for Red/White

These are flat bottom tanks that are sloped from back to front (5%) to make cleanout easier.
The most versatile style of tank suitable for red and white, fermentation and storage.

All welds are polished and treated (not porous) for sanitary food use. Beautiful and seamless manway/tank welds.
Tank wall is SWAGED before welding on ferrules. This provides a smooth curvature for strength and curved sanitary finish. [as opposed to a welding ferrule to a simple flat punched hole]
Reinforcing Ring is welded to tank for upper valve. This greatly increases strength---allows mounting of thru-valve mixers.
Large Cooling Jackets: Maximum inlet pressure is 35 psi. Typical flow rate is 3-6 GPM. [inlet at bottom of jacket]
304 Stainless Steel. 2R (aka BA—bright annealed, aka mirror) finish on inside. Marble Finish on outside.
TriClamp Butterfly valves
Sample tap on all tanks
Welded 304 stainless steel legs
Superior quality Vent-211 on all tanks.
Optional N₂ purge and storage system
Complete pump over system with piping and spinning Sprinkler.
Oval manway for whites on some tanks
Large Rectangular manway for reds—17"x22" on large tanks. Round on small tanks.

Please note: these tanks cannot be pressurized above 2 psi.

VIK15700-C below

COOLING JACKETS

click for Drawing

Capacity

Price

Number of Jackets

Orientation

Total Area
(square meters)

Bottom Valve

Racking Valve
with Reinforcing Ring

Manways

Pump over w/ Sprinkler

Vent

Ladder support

Sample Tap

Thermometer
in Thermowell

Thermowell
for sensor

Level gauge

Top Hatch

Wall thickness
Bottom thickness

VIK600-C

600 Liters (160 gallons)

$3595

in stock

Horizontal

1.2

2.5" Butterfly

1.5" Butterfly

Round (12")

Yes

211

yes

12"

1.5 mm
1.5 mm

VIK1000-C

1000 Liters (265 gallons)

$3995

in stock

Horizontal

1.4

2.5" Butterfly

1.5" Butterfly

Round (12")

Yes

211

yes

12"

1.5 mm
1.5 mm

VIK2000-C

2000 Liters (530 gallons)

$5195

in stock

Horizontal

2.5" Butterfly

1.5" Butterfly

Round (16")

Yes

211

Yes

yes

12"

1.5 mm
2 mm

VIK2300-C

2300 Liters (610 gallons)

$7295

in stock

Back of tank

2.5" Butterfly

1.5" Butterfly

Rectangular (17" x 22") and Oval (14"x18")

Yes

211

Yes

yes

16"

1.5 mm
2 mm

VIK4500-C

4500 Liters (1193 gallons)

$7995 sold out for 2010

C-type
Horizontal

4.8

3" Butterfly

2" Butterfly

Rectangular (17" x 22")

Yes

211

Yes

yes

16"

1.5 mm
2 mm

VIK15700-C

15700 Liters (4160 gallons)

$16,900

in stock

Horizontal

3" Butterfly

2" Butterfly

Rectangular (17" x 22") and Oval (14"x18")

Yes

211

Yes

yes

16"

2 mm
3 mm

The VIK2300 tank has a perforated steel plate on inside of tank that covers the valve outlet--permits pumping over without moving skins. This screen is 40" H x 18"W x 3" D, preventing it from being plugged and collapsing when pumping over.

LETINA White Wine Fermenters with Cooling Jackets—Closed Top—Conical Bottom

Conical Dish bottom
All welds are polished and treated (not porous) for sanitary food use. Beautiful and seamless manway/tank welds.
Tank wall is SWAGED before welding on ferrules. This provides a smooth curvature for strength and curved sanitary finish. [as opposed to a welding ferrule to a simple flat punched hole]
Reinforcing Ring is welded to tank for upper valve. This greatly increases strength---allows mounting of thru-valve mixers.
Large Cooling Jackets: Maximum inlet pressure is 35 psi. Typical flow rate is 3-6 GPM. [inlet at bottom of jacket]
304 Stainless Steel. 2R (aka BA—bright annealed, aka mirror) finish on inside. Marble Finish on outside.
Oval manway
TriClamp Butterfly valves
Sample tap on all tanks
Level gauge on all tanks
Welded 304 stainless steel legs
Superior quality Vent-211 on all tanks.
Optional N₂ purge and storage system

Please note: these tanks cannot be pressurized above 2 psi.

Z4150-C and Z2000-C

COOLING JACKET

click for Drawing

Capacity

Price

Orientation

Total Area
(square meters)

Bottom Valve

Racking Valve
with Reinforcing Ring

Manway

Vent

Ladder support

Sample Tap

Thermometer
in Thermowell

Thermowell
for sensor

Level gauge

Top Hatch

Wall thickness
Bottom thickness

Z600-C

600 Liters 160 gallons

$2695

in stock

20" Horizontal

1.26

1.5" Butterfly

Oval 14"x18"

211

yes

1.5 mm
1.5 mm

Z1000-C

1000 Liters 265 gallons

$3195 sold out for 2010

20" Horizontal

1.26

1.5" Butterfly

Oval 14"x18"

211

yes

1.5 mm
1.5 mm

Z2000-C

2000 Liters 530 gallons

$4195 sold out for 2010

30" Horizontal

2.5

2" Butterfly

Oval 14"x18"

211

Yes

yes

1.5 mm
2 mm

Z4150-C

4150 Liters
1100 gallons

$6195

in stock

30" Horizontal

3.7

2" Butterfly

Oval 14"x18"

211

Yes

yes

1.5 mm
2 mm

Z8000-C

8000 Liters
2120 gallons

$9,995 sold out for 2010

30" Horizontal

5.5

2" Butterfly

Oval 14"x18"

211

Yes

yes

1.5 mm
2.5 mm

Z10000-C

10000 Liters
2650 gallons

$11,495 sold out for 2010

30" Horizontal

2" Butterfly

Oval 14"x18"

211

Yes

yes

2 mm
3 mm

LETINA Closed Top Tanks--Conical Bottom— wine storage These tanks are also well suited for distilled spirits. Conical Dish bottom All welds are polished and treated (not porous) for sanitary food use. Beautiful and seamless manway/tank welds. Tank wall is SWAGED before welding on ferrules. This provides a smooth curvature for strength and curved sanitary finish. [as opposed to a welding ferrule to a simple flat punched hole] Reinforcing Ring is welded to tank for upper valve. This greatly increases strength---allows mounting of thru-valve mixers. 304 Stainless Steel. 2R (aka BA—bright annealed, aka mirror) finish on inside. Marble Finish on outside. TriClamp Butterfly valves Sample tap on all tanks Level gauge on all tanks Welded 304 stainless steel legs Superior quality Vent-211 on all tanks. Optional N₂ purge and storage system Please note: these tanks cannot be pressurized above 2 psi. ZR2000 and ZR620
Model	Capacity	Price	Bottom Valve	Racking Valve with Reinforcing Ring	Sample tap	Level Gauge	Vent	Top Hatch	Wall thickness Bottom thickness
ZR400	400 Liters 106 gallons	$995 in stock	1.5" Butterfly	1.5" Butterfly	yes	yes	211	8"	1 mm 1 mm
ZR 620	620 Liters 165 gallons	$1195 in stock	1.5" Butterfly	1.5" Butterfly	yes	yes	211	8"	1 mm 1 mm
ZR1100	1100 Liters 292 gallons	$1995 in stock	1.5" Butterfly	1.5" Butterfly	yes	yes	211	8"	1.5 mm 1.5 mm
ZR2000	2000 Liters 530 gallons	$2725 in stock	1.5" Butterfly	1.5" Butterfly	yes	yes	211	8"	1.5 mm 2 mm

Pneumatic Float
Instructions for Assembly of Floating Lid of Variable Capacity Tank
All of the variable capacity tanks include a pneumatic float which seals the tank at any volume. A pneumatic float is a stainless steel lid with a surrounding inflatable tube. Place the lid on the wine and pump up the tube to seal. Pump, pressure gauge, and valve are included. To remove float, simply open needle valve to deflate the tube. A 2-way vent valve prevents air from entering but will release pressure. The valve also works in the other direction, to let air into the tank. This is necessary when pumping out the tank.

Please note: The variable capacity tanks can be used as fermenters. However, it is best not to use the pneumatic float during the primary fermentation--simply cover the tank until the fermentation subsides. You can use the pneumatic float during fermentation but place it at least 8" above the surface. Once the fermentation has stopped, lower the float to the surface of the wine.

To seal the tank. Simply float the lid on the wine, then pump up the tube to make the seal.
The most common source of leaks is the soft vinyl tubing to tube stem connection and the soft tubing to pump hose barb connection. Immerse the tube in water to be sure there are no leaks.
How the pump and valve works: The Pump is connected to the Inflatable Tube by a piece of vinyl tubing. The pump has a clever but simple valve on its output. Open the valve all the way to let the air out to remove the lid. Close about 2/3 the way to pump the tube up. [Air can go in but not out.] Then simply close the valve all the way to seal the tube completely [air can neither go in nor out of the tube].
Maintenance: It is recommended to cut an inch off each end of the vinyl tubing every year and replace the vinyl tubing if it looks old. The tubing is stretched onto the barb connectors and this can leak if the tubing dries out and gets brittle.